Mr Alan Whiteman, MNZM, of Upper Hutt, for services to fullbore target rifle shooting
Alan Whiteman has been involved with target rifle shooting as a participant, manager, coach, volunteer and administrator.
He has represented Wellington 20 times at national competitions and was part of the New Zealand Team at the Long Range World Championship.
He has carried out almost every role with the Upper Hutt Rifle Club (now Trentham Rifle Club) over 50 years. He was integral in the reinstating of the Seddon Shooting Range after it was closed for safety reasons.
He has an extensive involvement with the Wellington Rifle Association and the New Zealand Rifle Shooting Team. Mr Whiteman is a former Chair and Life Member of the National Rifle Association.